Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article examines the portrayal of Eduard Shevardnadze in Georgian academic works, focusing on his representation as a political figure in collective memory. Through an analysis of key texts by Stephen Jones, Dimitri Shvelidze, Giorgi Mchedlishvili, and Ronald Grigor Suny, the study explores Shevardnadze’s image as a complex leader who guided Georgia through its turbulent transition from Soviet rule to independence. While he is credited with stabilizing Georgia after the civil war and advancing Western integration, his legacy is also marred by corruption, authoritarianism, and unresolved conflicts. The analysis reveals that his image transcends the hero-antihero dichotomy, showcasing his lasting impact on Georgia's historical narrative.This work was carried out within the framework of the project "Construction of Collective Memory in Post-Independence Georgia: The Discourse of Hero and Anti-Hero" (FR-23-6604) funded by Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation.
Source: Eastern Europe-Regional Studies
Author: Tsereteli, Ivane
Institution: Viện Nghiên cứu Văn hóa
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7214830346